Usb Expansion Port - OWC MERCURY ELITE PRO Assembly Manual & User Manual

2.3 USB Expansion Port

Follow the steps below to use the USB expansion port on the Mercury Elite Pro.
1. Make sure the Mercury Elite Pro is connected directly to your computer via the included USB 3.0 cable, as well
as to the included power supply.
2. Connect an additional USB device to the USB expansion port on the back of the Mercury Elite Pro, then power
on the device as you normally would.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• You cannot operate two Mercury Elite Pro drives (which include the USB expansion port) in the same USB
device chain.
• If you connect a powered, USB-IF certified hub to the Mercury Elite Pro's USB expansion port, it is possible
to add additional USB devices to your setup. Please check with the hub or device manufacturer to verify
compatibility and power requirements.
• Any drive that is designed to be bus-powered should work normally when connected to the USB expansion
port. Other bus-powered devices may work as well, depending on their power requirements. The Mercury Elite
Pro's USB expansion port provides approximately 4.5 watts of power at 900 mA.
• Most USB keyboards, USB mice, and other USB input devices should work when connected to the USB
expansion port, however, OWC cannot guarantee the compatibility of any specific brand or device. Please
consult the device manufacturer for compatibility information.
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